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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

by Sarah Olson on June 10, 2019 | Updated November 19, 2023 77 Comments

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My favorite diner food Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches made at home easily in the slow cooker. {Gravy made at the same time!}

This is the type of meal you would see on the menu at a local diner. In fact, I would order these Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches at Marie Callender’s when I worked there years ago.

shredded beef on bread with mashed potatoes and green beans

Marie Callender’s would often run these as a lunch special. This meal is heaven on a plate; bread is placed down, then beef and gravy piled on, and always served with mashed potatoes. 

I believe that sourdough bread is preferred for this meal, but I LOVE Grandma Sycamore’s Homemade bread. I buy it at Fred Meyer, and the bread tastes homemade. You can find it near the Wonder bread.

2 packets of gravy, salt and pepper, and roast in front of the slow cooker.

How to make Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches:

This hot roast beef sandwich recipe is an easy dump and go recipe. No browning required, though if you have time and would like to brown the meat, go for it.

You will need these ingredients:

  • Bottom round beef roast
  • Salt and pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Brown gravy packets
  • Water

I use a bottom round beef roast for this recipe, that is my go-to cut of meat lately. It shreds up nice, and has way less fat to pick out before serving as a chuck roast does.

raw roast ina slow cooker with gravy mixture in a bowl on the side.

Directions:

  • Add the roast to the slow cooker, sprinkle salt, pepper and onion powder on all sides.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the water and gravy packets, pour over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, do not open the lid during the cooking time to ensure a tender roast.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks.
  • Remove the grease from the gravy. Do this by placing paper towels over the grease. Discard.
close up of hot roast beef open-faced sandwich

How to serve:

  • Add shredded meat over white bread or sourdough bread
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Ladle over gravy over everything
  • Corn, green beans or green salad on the side
2 hot roast beef sandwiches on a plate.

Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

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Shredded meat and gravy both made in the slow cooker. Serve over bread with mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 14 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 14 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 481kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb. bottom round beef roast chuck will work fine too
  • salt
  • pepper
  • onion powder
  • 1.74 oz. brown gravy mix packets (two .87 oz. packets)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • Serving Suggestions
  • white or sourdough bread
  • mashed potatoes
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Instructions:

  • Place the roast into a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle a small amount of salt, pepper and onion powder on to the beef.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the gravy packets and water until smooth. Pour that mixture over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  • When the cooking time is done, remove the roast and place on to a plate, shred meat, discard any fat. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • De-grease the gravy in the slow cooker, I either do this by ladling off the grease with a spoon, or I take a paper towel and lay on top of the grease and pull off, the grease will come off on the paper towel, and the gravy will stay in the slow cooker.
  • Serve the shredded beef and gravy over bread and with mashed potatoes.
  • Enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values are approximate, if you require a special diet please use your own calculations. The Values below are for 1/4 of the recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 1160mg | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Martene Johnson says

      November 13, 2023 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      I always brown my meat and render the fat first. I use water to deglaze the pan and add the water to my gravy. It makes for a little bit richer gravy.

      Reply
    2. Karen C says

      November 5, 2023 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      This more than satisfied the craving I’d had all week in anticipation! I added 2 medium onions, sliced, to the crock to cook with the roast and it made the most delectable onion gravy! Served with rustic wood fired sourdough, garlic mashed potatoes, and baby peas. Will definitely be keeping this one and making again when the cold sets in this winter. Wish I could add a picture.

      Reply
    3. TODD GUGGENMOS says

      September 12, 2023 at 3:26 pm

      Would a tritip roast work also what about a venison roast

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 13, 2023 at 11:33 am

        Yes, either will work just fine.

        Reply
    4. Starr says

      August 29, 2023 at 7:44 pm

      Do you put the frozen roast in the crockpot or thaw it out first before

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 30, 2023 at 8:09 am

        You want to thaw it first.

        Reply
    5. Amy says

      July 16, 2023 at 6:07 am

      You don’t say how much onion powder or did I miss that?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 16, 2023 at 4:25 pm

        You just add it to taste.

        Reply
    6. Bert says

      July 9, 2023 at 5:29 pm

      Could you cook potatoes and carrots along with the meat then spoon them out before shredding, mash the potatoes and serve the carrots as a side dish?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 10, 2023 at 10:47 am

        Yes, though it may make the gravy a little runny.

        Reply
    7. Rylee says

      May 16, 2023 at 11:59 am

      Is the roast supposed to be submerged in gravy?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 16, 2023 at 11:59 am

        A little at first, then more gravy will be created as it cooks.

        Reply
    8. Tina says

      March 20, 2023 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. I forgot to buy the beef gravey packets. Can I substitute a jar of beef gravey and omit the water?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 20, 2023 at 5:18 pm

        I think that would work great.

        Reply
    9. Ric says

      September 23, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      Can I cook this recipe on high for a quicker cook time?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 23, 2022 at 9:55 pm

        Yes, I would do 5 hours on low.

        Reply
    10. Jen Nolan says

      August 30, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Hubby and I love this recipe! Super easy, delicious & excellent for leftovers! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
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